Trade Services

Kean University is issuing an RFQ to establish a pre‑qualified vendor list for a broad “Trade Services” indefinite‑delivery contract covering electrical, plumbing, carpentry, locksmith, drywall, painting, flooring, masonry, roofing, glazing, insulation, low‑voltage, welding, restoration, boiler maintenance, and related trades at all university facilities across New Jersey. The contract is a one‑year term (renewable up to five years total) with a maximum annual spend of $500,000 per vendor; there is no guaranteed minimum work. Vendors must meet strict qualification criteria including five years of experience, NJ trade licenses, public‑works contractor registration, extensive insurance, performance bonds, and the ability to meet emergency response times (30‑minute acknowledgment, 2‑hour on‑site for Union & Jersey City campuses). The solicitation is a small‑business set‑aside (25 % of state contract dollars).